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In a photoelecric experiment in which a sodium surface is used, you find a stopping potential of 1.85V for a wavelength of 300nm, and a stopping potential of 0.820V for a wavelength of 400nm. From these data find (a) a value for the Planck constant, (b) the work function for sodium, and (c) the cutoff wavelength for sodium.
I tried solving (a) by stating the following
E=nh*f
h=E/f
h=E/(c/Lambda)
h=e*lamba/c ( i let n = 1)
And we know that K_max=e*delta V, where e is the Elementary charge, and DeltaV is the stopping potential.
I assumed that all the Energy is transffered to K_MAX
thus,
H=e*deltaV*lambda/C
The units end up working out, but the solution is wrong.
Anyone know what am i messing up on?
The rest of the question, i believe i can get once I solve this correctly
I tried solving (a) by stating the following
E=nh*f
h=E/f
h=E/(c/Lambda)
h=e*lamba/c ( i let n = 1)
And we know that K_max=e*delta V, where e is the Elementary charge, and DeltaV is the stopping potential.
I assumed that all the Energy is transffered to K_MAX
thus,
H=e*deltaV*lambda/C
The units end up working out, but the solution is wrong.
Anyone know what am i messing up on?
The rest of the question, i believe i can get once I solve this correctly